Bagonza Faces Corruption Charges | Uganda News

Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 18, 2026 · 1m

Matthew Bagonza, head of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Export and Industrial Development, faces serious charges including money laundering and abuse of office after being remanded to Luzira Prison without entering a plea. Prosecutors allege he created a private company mirroring the government committee to undermine state interests and funneled millions from a committee account into his personal bank account to conceal the funds’ origin. His wife’s brother, Odrek Rwabwogo — who chairs PACEID — and First Daughter Bishop Patience Rwabwogo were present in court, adding political weight…